BYD Atto 3 vs Mitsubishi Outlander

The BYD Atto 3 starts from $39,990 before on-road costs, while the Mitsubishi Outlander opens at $39,990. Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $43,989 and $43,989 respectively.

The BYD Atto 3 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Mitsubishi Outlander, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the BYD Atto 3 and Mitsubishi Outlander hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the BYD Atto 3 and 85% for the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The BYD Atto 3 packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 1 in the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the BYD Atto 3 and 7 in the Mitsubishi Outlander.

The BYD Atto 3 features a 12.8-inch touchscreen, while the Mitsubishi Outlander gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BYD Atto 3 stands out with Dirac audio that you will not find on the Mitsubishi Outlander. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The BYD Atto 3 runs a pure electric powertrain producing 150kW and 310Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.3 seconds.

The Mitsubishi Outlander lines up making 135kW and 244Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.7 seconds.

The BYD Atto 3 has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 135kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Atto 3 is 1.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The BYD Atto 3 measures 4,455mm long on a 2,720mm wheelbase, 255mm shorter than the Mitsubishi Outlander at 4,710mm (2,705mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Atto 3 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 440L in the BYD Atto 3 and 478L in the Mitsubishi Outlander, giving the Mitsubishi Outlander a 38L advantage.

For towing, the Mitsubishi Outlander leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Atto 3) vs 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Outlander). The Mitsubishi Outlander has longer coverage.